Project Engineer Europe

Trades Workforce Solutions; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A project-focused engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Engineer to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction. This role involves extensive travel across Europe, technical supervision, and project management tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing technical installation projects and training junior engineers. Flexibility and autonomy are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Professional training and development

Company vehicle maintenance support

Qualifications

• Experience with project management in technical installations.
• Ability to supervise and train other engineers.
• Familiarity with security systems installation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee project execution.
• Liaise with clients to ensure project compliance.
• Monitor project profitability and share updates.

Skills

Project Management

Client Liaison

Technical Supervision

Autonomy

Flexibility

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER

ROLE:

This role of Project Engineer is primarily to work with specific customers to ensure the smooth running of projects. Additionally, there may be a requirement to continue in the role of Senior Installation Engineer, depending on workloads. This role also requires extensive travel within Europe, with the need to stay away for periods of time.

The Project Engineer (PE) will be part of a team, which as a group will perform the duties to install Security Systems at customer’s premises.

Generally, this role is to Supervise the work force, be the senior installation engineer and ensure full compliance with the design/specifications on any project. On occasion the role will also involve Project Managing and Installing any smaller orders that the company receives through, either the Service or Installation Department when in country or on a site already.

The role requires a great deal of initiative, autonomy, and client liaison. Flexibility is essential in adapting to future changes within the company and fluctuations within the workload. The role will include the supervision of other engineers, Subcontractors or Junior Engineers and will be expected to actively manage, train, and guide these persons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Operations Director/Manager (OD/OM) will allocate new projects to the Projects Manager (PM) and PE, after a project review. The PE alongside the project manager as a close team will then be responsible for the planning, scheduling, installation, and handover of the project.
• On receipt of a new job file, the PE will review the project to ensure that they are fully conversant with the contract conditions and documents. The PE will also ensure that the equipment specified constitutes a working and suitable system in liaison with the Salesman and the Customer. Where necessary, any queries will be resolved at this stage.
• Any predetermined program of works and delivery schedule will be noted and actioned. Any changes will, proactively, be notified to the PM and OD/OM and the Salesman.
• The PE will be jointly responsible alongside the PM for monitoring the profitability of all projects under their control. Any concerns should be highlighted to the PM and/or OM/OD.
• The PE will monitor the progress of their teams work at all times and will advise the PM of any changes through regular 'Project Reviews'.
• It will be the responsibility of the PE to ensure that the customer and any other interested parties are kept up to date with the progress of the project.
• Where the PE experiences difficulty in fulfilling their duties or finds the program of works not on schedule, particularly where 'Liquidated Damages' may be incurred, the PM and/or OM/OD will be advised immediately.
• The PE will provide or organize any relevant customer training and ensure that commissioning and completion certificates are signed and provided.
• The PE will ensure that all applicable documentation is provided in a suitable format at the time of handover to the client.
• Giving adequate notice, the Service Manager must be informed of any pending project completions to allow a handover or attendance if felt necessary.
• The PE will liaise with the Service Manager to accommodate the requirements in performing remedial or new installation works generated within the Service Department.
• The PE will feedback all information to ensure the most efficient customer invoicing schedule for all their ongoing projects.

Stock Maintenance

Continually assess stock levels carried, order required parts, keep stock appropriately stored, packaged, and labeled. Identify and segregate faulty parts and return to the office weekly as a minimum.

Expenses Sheets

These must be completed daily and submitted by the 20th of each month to the Projects Administrator. Valid VAT receipts must support claims where applicable.

Vehicle Maintenance

Maintain company vehicle if provided in accordance with the ‘Vehicle Operating Rules’. Keep the vehicle clean, inside, and out.

Mobile Telephone

Maintain the telephone in full working order, having any necessary repairs carried out as quickly as possible in conjunction with the PA. Keep the telephone charged and ready for any working period.

Tools

Maintain both personal and company tools to an appropriate standard that will enable both the installation to be carried out in an efficient manner and comply with current Health and Safety regulations.

Dress in a professional manner as fitting to the task being performed and as the representative of the company. Carry identification at all times.

Carry out any reasonable requests from management.